Carmella On Proving Skeptics Wrong, Developing Her Character, and WWE Evolution

Former SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella spoke with Justin Davis of The A-Show podcast to discuss WWE 2K19, WWE Evolution, and managing to overcome adversity during her run as champion.

Here are a few highlights from the interview which can be heard here along with interviews from Shayna Baszler, Samoa Joe, and Cesaro (Credit to Christopher McManus of WrestleZone for the transcription):

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On seeing herself on WWE 2K19:

“I never considered myself a gamer. At most I had a Nintendo 64 and played Mario Kart [laughs], but it’s so freaking cool seeing myself on the game and my version on the game is so extra and Fabulous, which is what Carmella is all about.”

On participating in WWE Evolution:

“I’m just so happy to be a part of this event and the women in general taking over the WWE and to be able to be in the mix and make my own history. To be the first Ms. Money In The Bank and cash in on Charlotte Flair, beating her twice and then beating Asuka twice, it’s so surreal. If you asked anyone when I was the last draft pick of 2016 that I would do that, they would laugh at you. But now I’m the one laughing, baby. “

On her career turnaround and character development:

 “I knew it would happen eventually… I have worked so hard and I dont’ think people see how much we work here. I started here in 2013 training and most of my time I was a manager. I didn’t have that many high profile matches and barely any matches in NXT. To see where I am at now is a testament to the Performance Center and it’s cool to see people recognizing my growth now.”

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